In 2022, the global market for leather shoes exports reached a total value of $63.7 billion. This represents a significant increase of 17.9% compared to $54 billion in 2018. Year over year, the value of exported leather shoes surged by 19.3%, rising from $53.4 billion in 2021.

The top five exporters of leather footwear by value are China, Vietnam, Italy, Germany, and Indonesia. Together, these countries accounted for nearly 58.7% of the world's leather footwear exports.

Continental Contributions to Leather Shoes Exports

Asian countries were the largest contributors to the global leather shoe exports, with shipments valued at $31.7 billion, which is almost half (49.8%) of the worldwide total. Europe followed closely, exporting $29.3 billion worth of leather shoes, or 46% of the global market.

Smaller contributions came from North America (1.9%), Latin America (1.3%, excluding Mexico but including the Caribbean), Africa (0.9%), and Oceania (0.1%), primarily from Australia.

For research and tracking purposes, leather footwear falls under the 4-digit Harmonized Tariff System code prefix 6403.

Leading Leather Shoes Exporters in 2022

The following countries were the top exporters of leather shoes by value in 2022:

1. China: $11.2 billion (17.6%)

2. Vietnam: $10.6 billion (16.7%)

3. Italy: $8.4 billion (13.2%)

4. Germany: $3.9 billion (6.2%)

5. Indonesia: $3.3 billion (5.2%)

6. Belgium: $3 billion (4.7%)

7. France: $2.5 billion (4%)

8. Netherlands: $2.3 billion (3.6%)

9. India: $2.2 billion (3.4%)

10. Portugal: $1.8 billion (2.9%)

11. Spain: $1.6 billion (2.4%)

12. Poland: $1.1 billion (1.8%)

13. Bangladesh: $1 billion (1.6%)

14. Hong Kong: $864 million (1.4%)

15. Mexico: $744.7 million (1.2%)

These 15 countries collectively shipped 85.8% of the global leather shoe exports in 2022. Notably, Vietnam experienced the fastest growth in leather shoe exports, with an increase of 99.9% from 2021. Other fast-growing exporters included Mexico (up 43.7%), Bangladesh (up 32.0%), and India (up 30.3%).

Countries with the Largest Trade Surpluses in Leather Footwear

The following countries had the highest net exports of leather shoes in 2022, indicating strong competitive advantages:

1. Vietnam: $10.4 billion (up 96.5% from 2021)

2. China: $8.4 billion (up 21.6%)

3. Italy: $4.9 billion (up 2%)

4. Indonesia: $3.2 billion (up 12.2%)

5. India: $2.1 billion (up 29.2%)

6. Portugal: $1.57 billion (up 6.6%)

7. Bangladesh: $1 billion (up 31.9%)

8. Cambodia: $582.6 million (up 28.7%)

9. Belgium: $494.5 million (down 21.3%)

10. Brazil: $416 million (up 46.4%)

11. Mexico: $346.5 million (up 35.1%)

12. Tunisia: $334.3 million (up 29.1%)

13. Turkey: $325.4 million (up 11.3%)

14. Slovakia: $198.4 million (up 20.3%)

15. Thailand: $172.6 million (up 9.6%)

Vietnam led the pack, highlighting its significant surplus and competitive edge in the leather footwear market.

Countries with the Largest Trade Deficits in Leather Footwear

Conversely, these countries recorded the highest trade deficits in leather shoes, indicating a strong demand for imports:

1. United States: -$14.7 billion (up 39.6% from 2021)

2. United Kingdom: -$2.12 billion (up 40%)

3. South Korea: -$1.54 billion (up 28%)

4. Germany: -$1.46 billion (down 6.3%)

5. France: -$1.39 billion (down 9.1%)

6. Japan: -$1.3 billion (up 25.9%)

7. Canada: -$1.2 billion (up 49.2%)

8. Russia: -$1.1 billion (down 26.1%)

9. Australia: -$884 million (up 18.5%)

10. Switzerland: -$678.6 million (up 1.5%)

11. Netherlands: -$627.3 million (up 52.7%)

12. Israel: -$527.7 million (up 30.6%)

13. United Arab Emirates: -$511.6 million (up 20.3%)

14. Chile: -$491.6 million (up 38%)

15. Austria: -$448.8 million (up 18.3%)

The United States had the largest deficit, emphasizing its substantial import demand for leather footwear.

Leading Leather Shoes Exporting Companies

Notable leather shoe manufacturers and exporters include:

1. CÔNG TY TNHH GIẦY ROLL SPORT VIỆT NAM: $109.65 million (9.03%)

2. CÔNG TY TNHH GIẦY ANNORA VIỆT NAM: $88.51 million (7.29%)

3. CÔNG TY TNHH SAO VÀNG: $70.32 million (5.79%)

4. CÔNG TY TRÁCH NHIỆM HỮU HẠN SẢN XUẤT GIÀY CHUNG JYE NINH BÌNH VIỆT NAM: $51.35 million (4.23%)

5. CÔNG TY TNHH GIẦY KIM VIỆT VIỆT NAM: $38.74 million (3.19%)

6. CÔNG TY TNHH GIẦY AKALIA VIỆT NAM: $37.72 million (3.11%)

7. CÔNG TY TNHH GIẦY SUN JADE VIỆT NAM: $35.83 million (2.95%)

8. CÔNG TY TNHH SẢN XUẤT GIÀY UY VIỆT: $34.87 million (2.87%)

9. CÔNG TY TNHH GIẦY VENUS VIỆT NAM: $34.47 million (2.84%)

10. K H EXPORTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED: $31.9 million (2.63%)

These companies are major players in the international trade of leather footwear, contributing significantly to their respective countries' export figures.

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